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HT05 EJZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,815 mi
Last recorded28,815 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 28,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 25,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 13 Jun 2023 23,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,925 miles

brake hose ferrules corroding

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2021 2,268 miles

Both front hubs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2021 20,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front hubs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,901 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear tyres perishing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2019 17,718 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,176 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,381 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,341 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2016 13,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,135 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2014 11,089 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,561 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,697 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 6,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,809 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perished badly

Pass 23 Jun 2008 4,884 miles

all tyres perishing

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HT05 EJZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT05 EJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT05 EJZ registered?

HT05 EJZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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